World & Nation
The records, released as part of a court settlement, detail how priests accused of child abuse were shielded from police.
Jan. 21, 2014
Chicago Archdiocese releases documents of priest abuse complaints
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago has closed 33 parishes and 20 schools since Cardinal Joseph L.
July 13, 1991
The Archdiocese of Chicago agreed Thursday to pay $12 million to 19 people who said they had been molested by priests over the last five decades.
Oct. 3, 2003
With allegations of clergy sexual abuse rising, the nation’s second-largest Catholic archdiocese on Monday announced a toll-free hot line and an independent board to investigate priests accused of molesting children.
Sept. 22, 1992
Thousands of pages of secret church documents released Tuesday as part of a court settlement provide an unprecedented look at how the Archdiocese of Chicago for years failed to protect children from abusive priests.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago plans to close 14 elementary schools in the city and suburbs because of continued low enrollment and dwindling finances.
Jan. 19, 2002
The nation’s second-largest Roman Catholic archdiocese prayed for understanding--and cash--on Sunday as it unveiled a sweeping cost-cutting plan that will shut down at least 31 parishes as well as several schools and missions.
Jan. 22, 1990
A sexual misconduct allegation against Cardinal Edward Egan dating to 1969 is unfounded, prosecutors in Illinois said Friday.
Dec. 28, 2002
Schoolchildren in the nation’s second largest Roman Catholic archdiocese will be taught about the fatal disease AIDS, Cardinal Joseph Bernardin said.
Oct. 25, 1986